Just Peachy!

In my opinion, it just isn't summer without some peach cobbler. I bought some juicy, delicious peaches at the Independence Farmers' Market and I'm going to put them to good use. I browsed and found this recipe for a healthier version of that good old summer dessert and I thought I would share it. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm going to!


COBBLER CRUST
You could use this for any type of cobbler. It’s got a granola vibe; if you’not a fan, skip the cereal or oats and just use 1 cup of pastry flour. You might then need to add some lowfat buttermilk to get the dough to the right consistency.

½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 packages Kashi Go Lean hot cereal or 1 cup instant oats
1 cup pecans, finely ground
1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon (or more to taste)
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons thick nonfat Greek yogurt*


Combine the dry ingredients in a small bowl and stir well. Cut in the yogurt with your hands until the dough adheres. Stir in syrup and vanilla with a fork. Set aside.

COBBLER

6-8 cups of peaches, peeled and chopped into small chunks
¼ cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla sugar (optional)

Combine ingredients in an lightly greased 8x10 baking pan. Top with the crust and, if you wish, sprinkle with vanilla sugar. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.


Here's some more peach recipes!


Peach Salsa recipe

Ingredients:
3 peaches peeled, pitted and chopped.
2 green onions, chopped.
1 fresh hot chili pepper, seeded and minced.
¼ cup of cilantro, chopped.
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.
1 tablespoon of sugar.

Preparation Instructions:
In a suitably sized bowl, mix together all of the ingredients.

Allow to stand for 45 minutes before serving.


Raspberry and Peach Smoothie recipe

Ingredients:
½ cup of Apple juice.
½ cup of Low fat vanilla yogurt.
1 cup of Partially frozen sliced Peaches.
½ cup of Partially frozen raspberries.
1 ½ cup of Ice chips.

Preparation Instructions:
Put all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth.


Here's some nutritional info:

Peaches are delicious and nutritious!

Serving Size: 1 medium peach
Calories 40
Protein .06 g
Carbohydrates 10g
Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 m
Sodium 0 mg
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g
Vitamin A 47RE

Peaches are virtually fat free. A medium size peach contains less than one gram of fat.

Peaches are naturally sodium free.

Peaches have no cholesterol.

Peaches are a low calorie snack. A medium size peach contains only 40 calories.

Peaches contain vitamin A which helps us see in dim light.

Peaches are considered a good source of fiber. The skin of a peach provides both roughage and fiber.


Enjoy some peaches and Eat Intentionally!

Cindy